Liverpool are back in Champions League action tonight as they face Real Madrid.
The Reds have travelled to the Spanish capital for the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie. Liverpool will need to overcome a 5-2 deficit from the first leg in order to reach the quarter-final.
Jurgen Klopp will be forced to deal with a number of injury problems for the tie. Jordan Henderson and Stefan Bajcetic are the latest additions to Liverpool’s current sidelined players.
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The duo join Luis Diaz and Thiago Alcantara as being unavailable for selection. Plus, Arthur Melo and Calvin Ramsay are not available to play after being omitted from the Champions League squad that was confirmed earlier this year.
But what about Madrid? What injury issues do the La Liga outfit have to contend with going into the game against the Reds?
Here is a look at their full injury list and suspensions ahead of the game with Liverpool.
Karim Benzema injury latest - is he fit to face Liverpool?
Karim Benzema will be available to face Liverpool, after overcoming a recent fitness issue.
The Real Madrid striker missed the weekend’s La Liga win over Espanyol due to an ankle problem. Benzema scored two goals against the Reds in the first leg at Anfield three weeks ago.
Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti said: “Karim is 100% ready and excited. For everyone, this is a very important competition.”
Other Real Madrid injury news
Real Madrid still have some injury concerns for the Champions League clash with Liverpool.
While Benzema has recovered from his injury, the Spanish club still have one of their key players on the sidelines. David Alaba remains unavailable for selection, after suffering an injury in the first leg against Liverpool.
The versatile defender was left out of the confirmed Madrid squad to face the Reds, which was released on Tuesday afternoon.
Elsewhere, left-back Ferland Mendy was included in Madrid’s squad for tonight’s match. Mendy has been sidelined with a muscle injury for nearly two months, and has not played since January 26.
Real Madrid squad to face Liverpool in full: Courtois, Lunin, Luis Lopez, Carvajal, Militao, Vellejo, Nacho, Odriozola, Lucas, Rudiger, Mendy, Kroos, Modric, Camavinga, Valverde, Tchouameni, Ceballos, Hazard, Benzema, Asensio, Vinicius Jr, Rodrygo, Mariano, Alvaro/
Suspended
Real Madrid currently have no players who are suspended for the Champions League clash with Liverpool.
The Reds also have no players currently unavailable through suspension. However, Trent Alexander-Arnold is one yellow card away from receiving a one-game ban.
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